Ross Perot Jr. Quotes

I once said, 'Steve Jobs is the American Xavier Niel,' but that was humour.

I think Steve Jobs is my idol.

I believe that everyone, regardless of who they are, should do something that is greater than themselves. Whether it's adoption, or helping people who are sick or poor, or whatever. That's what God put us on this earth to do.

I think Bezos is incredible.

Steve Jobs was my hero.

Elon Musk is an incredible leader and entrepreneur. I have known him since 1995 when he first came to Silicon Valley.

When I was graduating from college, the things I valued most were family, faith, and philanthropy. I refer to them as the three f's, phonetically speaking.

I follow cool. When I went up to see Steve Jobs, I said, 'The party's at this guy's house.'

My father was an amazing guy. Twenty years in the Navy, great father.

Any definition of a successful life must include service to others.

It is not enough merely to exist. It's not enough to say, "I'm earning enough to support my family. I do my work well. I'm a good father, husband, churchgoer." That's all very well. But you must do something more. Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. Even if it's a little thing, do something for those who need help, something for which you get no pay but the privilege of doing it. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.

Coming from a family of preachers, the idea of giving back has been part of my life as long as I can remember.

In the time we have it is surely our duty to do all the good we can to all the people we can in all the ways we can.

I was raised in a spirit of the importance of service to your fellow man. My mom is a senator back home in South Africa. My father is a very caring and generous individual.

As my dad said, you have an obligation to leave the world better than how you found it. And he also reminded us to be givers in this life, and not takers.

I'm very fortunate to have been raised in my family. I learned early about the importance of giving back.

Man becomes great exactly in the degree in which he works for the welfare of his fellow-men.

Service to others seems the only intelligent choice for the use of wealth.

My mother taught me that to maximize your philanthropic potential, you need to constantly challenge your capabilities and put yourself in situations that are not always comfortable. Through her example, I discovered that there is no more beautiful way to live a life than to live a life of service.

Many entrepreneurs that made their fortunes by founding successful technology companies want to give back and solve the world's biggest problems on a grand scale. There is tremendous opportunity in this approach.

Are you a politician asking what your country can do for you or a zealous one asking what you can do for your country? If you are the first, then you are a parasite; if the second, then you are an oasis in the desert.

Growing up, I saw my dad do charity work for children with health issues. That had a profound effect on me.

My father, Fred Carter, Jr., is definitely an extraordinaire.

I've been so blessed to be part of a family that has dedicated its life to public service.

Anyone who has been as successful as I have should want to share those resources. Why not give some of it to charity?